2007 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 59
2007 Mercedes GL-Class Manual
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Getting started Driving Automatic transmission Starting with the SmartKey For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see "Turning off the engine" ( page 69). Gasoline engine Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P ( page 157). Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 ( page 41) and hold until the engine starts. Diesel engine Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P. The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P ( page 157). Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 ( page 42). Preglow indicator lamp q in the instrument cluster comes on. As soon as preglow indicator lamp q goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 ( page 42) and release it. The engine starts automatically. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see "Automatic transmission" ( page 192). i You can also use the "touch-start" function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically. i If the engine is at operating temperature, preglow indicator lamp q may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing. 58